If only. Those must be the two saddest words in the world.

Some must be warriors, that others may live in peace.

. . . from what he knew about the Creatures of the Dark they wouldn't waste their time laying elaborate traps. They'd just eat someone.

I always work from an outline, so I know all the of the broad events and some of the finer details before I begin writing the book.

Fanatics can justify practically any atrocity to themselves. The more untenable their position becomes, the harder they hold to it, and the worse the things they are willing to do to support it.

Honor was never taking the easy way when it was also the wrong one. Never telling a falsehood unless the truth was painful and unnecessary, or a lie was necessary to save others. Never manipulating the truth to serve only yourself. Protecting the weak and helpless; standing fast even when fear made you weak. Keeping your word.

A book's alright when the weather's foul and there's nothing else to do, but why sit and read when the wind is calling your name?